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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 402.33 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 402.33 and 186.70 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 402.33 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/402.33 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 402.33 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 75,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115.01/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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